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SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS NEEDED PRIOR TO BREEDING The following supplies and medications should be purchased and on hand prior to breeding bucks with does. Every item has an important purpose. I've written articles that explain their usages. Items in this first section (non-prescription) can be purchased at Jeffers (1-800-533-3377 or www.jefferslivestock.com) or in some instances your local WalMart.
Make an adult goat stomach tube with plastic funnel attached and C-PVC pipe to thread the tube through; see my article on Stomach Tubing on the Articles page at www.tennesseemeatgoats.com. MUST HAVE Save 16 oz disposable plastic soda-water bottles with screw-on caps. Accumulate a supply of plastic bags like WalMart uses to sack purchases. For YOU: Mueller adjustable back support with lumbar pad and velcro closure or similar product. About $20.00 on Amazon.com. You will regret it if you don't buy and use this item. From your vet:
*NOTE: Some of these items may be restricted for use with goats, depending upon the end purpose for which the goats are being raised. In some areas, slaughter-bound goats must be medicated differently from breeding stock, pets, and show goats. Consult your vet for requirements. You MUST have a vet. All antibiotics are now prescription; vaccines are the only biologicals that aren't vet script. When the items in this list are needed, you won't have time to find them and buy them. Buy them now. Designate a refrigerator for goat supplies and medications that require refrigeration. Put medications and supplies that can tolerate normal room termperatures in cabinets with doors closed. Storing medications and dewormers in a barn is a guarantee of ruining their effectiveness. Store medications at recommended temperatures and away from sunlight even if refrigeration isn't required. Set up a work space, including stove or electric hot plate, and sink with hot and cold running water. Get everything organized and properly labeled. I sticker all medications with date purchased, source of purchase, and price. Be prepared for your first kidding emergency because it WILL happen. Suzanne W Gasparotto, ONION CREEK RANCH 11.2.25 |
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Important! Please Read This Notice! All information provided in these articles is based either on personal experience or information provided by others whose treatments and practices have been discussed fully with a vet for accuracy and effectiveness before passing them on to readers. In all cases, it is your responsibility to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information provided in these articles. Suzanne Gasparotto is not a veterinarian.Neither tennesseemeatgoats.com nor any of the contributors to this website will be held responsible for the use of any information contained herein. |
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The author, Suzanne Gasparotto, hereby grants to local goat publications and club newsletters, permission to reprint articles published on the Onion Creek Ranch website under these conditions: THE ARTICLE MUST BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THE AUTHOR'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REPRINT. We would appreciate notification from any clubs or publications when the articles are used. (A copy of the newsletter or publication would also be a welcome addition to our growing library of goat related information!) |
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All information and photos copyright © Onion Creek Ranch and may not be used without express written permission of Onion Creek Ranch. TENNESSEE MEAT GOAT ™ and TEXMASTER™ are Trademarks of Onion Creek Ranch . All artwork and graphics © DTP, Ink and Onion Creek Ranch. |
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